Exploring Technological Advances in GI Training: Practical Insights for Clinicians
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Nabil Mansour, MD
Artificial intelligence, simulation platforms, augmented reality, and other technological innovations are transforming our approach to GI training. In this expert-led discussion, Dr. Peter Buch sits down with Dr. Nabil Mansour to discuss how we can integrate cutting-edge tools into colonoscopy training while preserving core competencies. Dr. Mansour is an Associate Professor and the Director of the McNair General GI Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
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Best Practices for Assessing Minimally Elevated Liver Tests
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Paul Kwo, MD
While sometimes overlooked, minimally elevated liver tests may signal early liver disease or non-hepatic conditions like thyroid dysfunction. As a result, interpreting ALT and AST thresholds, assessing metabolic risk, and reviewing lifestyle factors can help shape a focused diagnostic approach and reduce liver-related complications. Joining Dr. Peter Buch to provide insights into the evaluation of minimally elevated liver tests is Dr. Paul Kwo, who’s a Professor of Medicine and Director of Hepatology at Stanford University.
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Reimagining GI Care: Digital Therapeutics for Managing IBS and IBD Symptoms
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Iris Wang, M.D.
From symptom trackers to multidisciplinary app-based platforms, evidence-based digital therapeutics are expanding access to brain-gut behavioral care for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Dr. Peter Buch sits down with Dr. Iris Wang to discuss the spectrum of available tools and explore strategies for aligning them with individual patient needs. Dr. Wang is an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Associate Program Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
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Preventive Care Essentials for Patients with IBD: Reviewing ACG Guideline Updates
Guest: Francis Farraye, MD
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
A 2025 update to the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)'s guideline on preventive care in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes key changes impacting vaccine recommendations, dermatologic screening, and care coordination. Dr. Peter Buch sits down with Dr. Francis Farraye, lead author of this guideline, to highlight what clinicians need to know. Dr. Farraye is a Professor of Medicine and the Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida
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Navigating Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Practical Guide for Gastroenterologists
Guest: Thomas DeLoughery, MD
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Iron deficiency anemia is common in gastroenterology patients and is often underrecognized or suboptimally managed. That's why targeted treatment is essential to improve patient outcomes. In this expert-led discussion, Dr. Peter Buch and Dr. Thomas DeLoughery outline what gastroenterologists need to know about oral vs IV iron, absorption dynamics, and tailoring therapy for various patient populations. Dr. DeLoughery is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland.
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